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all DBs of a certain skin color either move to offense in college, or the move to safety or linebacker. Whether you are big and fast like Harrison Smith or small like Jim Leonhard you get labeled as "more quick than fast" or a "smart player that will contribute on special teams"

Next Darren sproles is every tiny little running back just like every white WR is the next wes welker...if only it were that easy

The difference is that it is IMPOSSIBLE to project the "it factor" that makes Welker special. Quick but not particularly fast. Looks more like your accountant. Sure he runs great routes but but so do plenty of people. Welker can shake people but you don't know he can do it at a pro level until he is doing it. Never mind color, he is a fail on every measurable.

A college player can have the EXACT ability as Welker as a pro but won't be drafted high because you won't know he can do it until after he is plays in the NFL.

Dri has rare measurables along with the amazing vision and elusiveness you see on film.

Heck Welker and Archer are the same size. If Welker had Archers speed (FASTEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE) ......we are talking Jerry Rice who?

I have NO DOUBT Archer will live up to his draft pick (if he keeps healthy). The only variable is gonna be how high his ceiling is. I don't think he will be the next Sproles. I fully expect that he will be another level of special.